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A Summary of the Christian Life

If the Christian life can be summarized it is with these words that Jesus said. He is using figurative language to teach spiritual truth. The vine in the Old Testament was Israel. Jesus is saying that he is the vine now. He is the source of all spiritual life. The disciples are the branches nourished […]

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Encouraged by the Faith of others

Encouraged by the Faith of others In 1 Thessalonians 2:7 we find that Paul is encouraged by this good news of the Thessalonians faith. “For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith.” (ESV) Paul was encouraged, by the faith of his brothers and sisters […]

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